This gourd was created in the region of Cochas - Junín, using the paint technique, which consists of carving; then, paint the forms. Finally, cover it to a cap of varnish for shine it.

Their design features Andean culture on spring, so colorful flowers and the birds of the area(hummingbird and parrots) are ilustrated.

Use it like a ornament of your house or office, and their colors will combine with all. This gourd will give life your home!

• Weight: 75 grams / 0.17 lbs
• Height: 15 cm / 5.9"
• Width: 20 cm / 7.8"
• Length: 20 cm / 7.8"

We are used to seeing the money box with the figure of a piggy, but now we have a wild boar as a money box, this wild animal is consider as a lucky animal that is why we choose this animal of inspiration. This handmade product is truly unique and it would look great in any side of the house being a decorative item and money box at the same time. It was a handcrafted in gourd material by artisans.

• Weight: 75 grams / 0.17 lbs
• Height: 16 cm / 6.3"
• Width: 15 cm / 5.9"
• Length: 20 cm / 7.9"

The Peruvian gourds have transcended through years because their wide variety of designs; one of them is this beautiful gourd inspired in nature that has three figures: flower, butterfly and ladybug carved on it.

To the shades of brown and black on figures, artisans applied artistic folk technique of Junín. That technique has been practiced in Peru for more than 4,000 years on art gourds.

• Weight: 85 grams / 0.19 lbs
• Height: 14 cm / 5.5"
• Width: 12 cm / 4.7"
• Length: 12 cm / 4.7"

Are you looking for a different napkin holder? This product is different and unique, because their design highlight the flora and fauna, has a good combination of colors and includes a wooden base.

This craft will be the conversation topic during mealtime and tea time. Is the perfect addition to any dining table and picnic areas.

• Weight: 65 grams / 0.14 lbs
• Height: 10 cm / 4"
• Width: 12 cm / 4.7"
• Length: 10 cm / 4"

This owl gourd has two functions: save coins and decorate the home. The motive of this gourd design is incentivize to saving money and gives a touch of the nature to home.

Your home will looks more lively with this Peruvian art!

• Weight: 65 grams / 0.14 lbs
• Height: 10 cm / 4"
• Width: 7 cm / 3"
• Length: 7 cm / 3"

This sling bag is not like typical bags because it's made of gourd material without use an industrial process for their creation. Designs painted on gourd features the Andean traditions.

Do you ask how it is possible that gourd be a bag? Well, Peruvian artisans wanted to create something new that mixture their culture and the modern people needs. So, they applied the technique named "gourd crafting" to produce the bag of the photos.

• Weight: 200 grams / 0.44 lbs
• Bag: 7.5" H x 7.5" W x 3.9" D
• Bag: 19cm H x 19cm W x 10cm D
• Drop length: 17" min L - x 19.75" max L
• Adjustable strap
• Leather strap
• Made of gourd

This craft is known as "mate burilado", they are appreciated all over the world for their singularity and durability.

The gourd you see here is large enough to be placed in your centre table so you can surprise your guests since they will not have seen anything like it. However, the core of its value is in the beauty of its designs, three mixable colors were used with captures of many scenes that are common in the Andes mountains of Peru.

• Weight: 302 grams / 0.67 lbs
• Height: 12 cm / 5"
• Width: 18 cm / 7"
• Length: 18 cm / 7"

This product is a beautiful mix of two artistic techniques. On the outer side, you have a art gourd nicely decorated with owl motifs. Inside, there is a small owl figurine carved from white stone. Both parts of the product are handmade, giving the whole piece a special value.

Remember Tinkuy works straight with the artisans, so may also request a custom gourd and figurine that features any motif you may like. It will not be a problem for us to prepare and ship it.

• Weight: 300 grams / 0.66 lbs
• Height: 7 cm / 3"
• Width: 9 cm / 4"
• Length: 7 cm / 3"

This pair of Peruvian gourd ornaments were engraved by hand in the Peruvian Andes. They represent some common scenes of the Andean life. You can see, for example, a woman walking along with a llama, with her baby under a clear night.

They resemble a pair of maracas, but these gourds will not sound. These painted gourds are versatile since you can use them in different places for example in your car, bedroom, room and even in your bathroom. You will impress many with a limited edition artwork.

• Weight: 112 grams / 0.25 lbs
• Height: 15 cm / 6"
• Width: 8 cm / 3"
• Length: 8 cm / 3"

This gourd has been prepared to work as a cash-box and as a decorative item.

Concerning to draw of the design, it was appealed to the exquisite technique of the experienced craftswomen who live in the Peruvian mountains, finally was obtained a nice owl, It was a hard work for the pulse but was obtained the desired result.

This one was made by hand. It may become a beautiful ornament both in your living room or in your kitchen.

• Weight: 180 grams / 0.40 lbs
• Height: 23 cm / 9"
• Width: 17 cm / 6"
• Length: 17 cm / 6"
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The gourd of the photo shows in their design a wedding celebrated in the mountains and all the activities you do in an event like that.

This product can be the wedding gift wished, the couple would feel identified with the design of the gourd and would get a unique gift.

If you wish contact us to request engrave the names of the couple in the craft.

• Weight: 302 grams / 0.67 lbs
• Height: 15 cm / 5.9"
• Width: 20 cm / 7.8"
• Length: 20 cm / 7.8"

On gourd was engraved a nice figure of a peasant and an alpaca from the Andes taking a walk, artisans usually make known their culture and thoughts through their products, and here was not the exception, the result is a creative rustic decorative item.

So the image engraved in the item make it could generate a rustic touch to place where product will be placed. Produce this gourd napkin holder with a story included is a hard work that takes time to artisans, but finished product worth it.

• Weight: 75 grams / 0.17 lbs
• Height: 12 cm / 4.7"
• Width: 9 cm / 3.5"
• Length: 8 cm / 3.1"

The gourd for sale you can see here was made to resemble a bird. In its body you can see designed some elements of the life in the Andes, such as a llama or a traditional farmer woman. It will be a nice ornament for your house or office. What's best is that you will buy this gourd knowing you are buying an original Peruvian gourd, and not a modernized replica.

• Weight: 122 grams / 0.27 lbs
• Height: 28 cm / 11"
• Width: 8 cm / 3"
• Length: 8 cm / 3"
• Free shipping

Do you want to renovate your house and are looking for handmade decor to refresh the style? This carved gourd is the best option, represents the hard work and talent of the artisans; they decorated with orange & black the traditional scene from the Andes that can see in the product.

• Weight: 70 grams / 0.15 lbs
• Height: 20 cm / 7.8"
• Width: 18 cm / 7"
• Length: 18 cm / 7"